Total holidays
19
Upcoming
8
Next holiday
Assumption Day
Planning summary
How to use the Germany holiday calendar
Germany has 9 national holidays listed for 2026, plus 10 regional observances. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is Assumption Day on 2026-08-15. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Epiphany
2026-01-06
March
International Women's Day
2026-03-08
April
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Sunday
2026-04-05
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
May
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Ascension Day
2026-05-14
Pentecost
2026-05-24
Whit Monday
2026-05-25
June
Corpus Christi
2026-06-04
August
Assumption Day
2026-08-15
September
World Children's Day
2026-09-20
October
German Unity Day
2026-10-03
Reformation Day
2026-10-31
November
All Saints' Day
2026-11-01
Repentance and Prayer Day
2026-11-18
December
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around Germany holidays
Scheduling with Germany contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in Germany, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
Germany has 9 national public holidays in 2026. There are also 10 regional observances that may affect specific areas. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.